The OGS Resource Library

Access our growing collection of useful farming & gardening resources created by our knowledgable presenters & staff.

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Seasonal Tonics

Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH (AHG) • 2020

Make nourishing seasonal tonic recipes using herbs and natural ingredients to boost your health. Create drinks, soups, and herbal blends like golden milk and artichoke bitters to support wellness throughout the year.

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Farmland Rental Assessment Checklist

Suzanna Denison, University of Vermont Extension • 2016

Use this comprehensive farmland rental assessment checklist to evaluate potential farm properties for lease. Learn key factors like soil quality, infrastructure, water resources, and access to make informed decisions before renting farmland.

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Regional-Scale Permaculture: Forming a WNC Mutual Aid Society (& Mutual Aid Society Network)

Zev Friedman • 2019

Permaculture principles can be applied at a societal scale through Mutual Aid Societies. Learn how communities can collaborate to address ecological, economic, and social challenges for sustainable living and mutual support.

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The Seed Garden: Planning for Seed Saving and Lots of Vegetables

Pam Dawling • 2020

Pam Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming and The Year-Round Hoophouse, provides a comprehensive guide to seed saving. Learn more about growing seed crops alongside vegetable production, managing population size and isolation distances, and selecting "mother plants" for seed collection. It also discusses the processes of saving wet and dry seeds, using hoop houses for seed crops, and proper seed storage techniques.

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Sustainable Farming Practices

Pam Dawling • 2019

Pam Dawling, author of Sustainable Market Farming and The Year-Round Hoophouse, outlines sustainable farming practices, focusing on crop planning, soil health, and year-round production. This resource emphasizes the importance of proper planning, including crop rotations and field mapping, to enhance soil fertility. Dawling also covers strategies for composting, managing pests, and extending the growing season for better efficiency in sustainable vegetable production.

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Growing Sweet Potatoes from Start to Finish

Pam Dawling • 2016

Pam Dawling’s guide on growing sweet potatoes covers everything from starting slips and planting to harvesting and storing your crop. With detailed insights on timing, soil requirements, and slip production methods, this comprehensive guide ensures successful sweet potato cultivation for gardeners and farmers alike.

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Growing Cut Flowers

Annie Louise Perkinson

Annie of Flying Cloud Farm provides a detailed guide for growing cut flowers, including crop varieties, planting schedules, and care instructions for optimal flower production.

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A List of Actions Requested by Frontlines Farmers That We Can Do NOW

Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc. • 2020

Soul Fire Farm outlines and provides actionable steps for supporting racial justice in the food and farming systems. Their resource highlights the need for anti-racism training, advocacy for labor rights, and support for BIPOC-led initiatives to create a more equitable and just food system.

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